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Temco VF36RN/RNH/RP
78586
When the fireplace is installed over carpeting, vinyl tile
or any combustible material other than wood flooring, it
must be installed on a metal or wood panel extending
its full width and depth. Alternatively - the carpeting,
vinyl tile, etc., may be removed from beneath the
fireplace before installing.
Combustible materials must not be installed over or
touch the black front surface of the fireplace.
21
¹⁄₈
"
14
¹⁄₂
"
1/2"
36"
36"
32
¹⁄₈
"
14
¹⁄₂
"
Min.
36
¹⁄₈
"
1/2” Clearance
not Required
at This Point
2” Min. Clearance
to Mantel Leg
T143
Fig. 5 VF36 framing dimensions.
Clearances
To ensure a safe installation, the following instructions
must be carefully observed.
1. Sidewall Clearances: Clearances from the side of
the fireplace opening to any combustible wall should
not be less than 2”.
2. Ceiling Clearances: The ceiling height should not
be less than 36” from the top of the fireplace (See
Figure 6a).
Mantel Clearances:
a. Mantel profile: The minimum distance above the
fireplace opening to combustible material project-
ing 1” (tile moldings, breast boards, etc.) is 13”.
Combustible material projecting 6” (a mantel
shelf, for example) requires a minimum clearance
of 20
¹⁄₄
” above the fireplace opening. Required
clearance varies with the amount of projection.
(Fig. 6a)
The mantel profile must fall within the cross-
section shown in Figure 6a (with standard
canopy) or Figure 6b (if a UC-2 Universal Canopy
is used).
b. With UC-2 Universal Canopy: The minimum
distance above the fireplace opening to combus-
tible material projecting 1” (tile moldings, breast
boards, etc.) is 9”.
Combustible material projecting 6” (a mantel
shelf, for example) requires a minimum clearance
of 12” above the fireplace opening. Required
clearance varies with the amount of projection.
(Fig. 6b)
c. Heat resistant material: Any heat resistant
material suitable for a continuos operating
temperature of 120
°
C (248
°
F) must cover the wall
surface directly above the fireplace opening and
extend the full width of the fireplace opening for a
distance of 9” above the opening of the fireplace.
(Figs. 6a and 6b)
d. Refer to Figure 7 for mantel leg clearances.
NOTE: Due to the continuous heat output of a
Vent Free Fireplace, occasional discoloration or
peeling of paint and varnish materials may be
noticed directly above the fireplace opening.
1"
10"
7"
4"
12"
13"
17
¹⁄₄
"
21
¹⁄₂
"
26"
Min. 36"
From Top
of Unit to
Ceiling
Combustible
Header
Standoff
Spacer
Ceiling
Combustibles Allowed in
Shaded Area
Combustible
Facewall
Noncombustible
to Top of
Standoff
Canopy
Top of Screen
Frame
Fireplace
Top Face
Top of
Fireplace
Opening
T144
Fig. 6a Minimum mantel clearance with standard canopy.
